I'm intrigued by your regime, can you tell me about your fasting, is it a specific diet? Thank you!
I would love to! I am fasting and following guidance mostly from the books, podcasts and Facebook groups of Megan Ramos, Jason Fung and Gin Stevens. I'm not following one of the recommended protocols, I change my fasting/feasting depending on social and work commitments.
I was already eating low UPF, not snacking, walking 12k steps a day, swimming and weightlifting. But, in the last few weeks I have completely quit sugar and gone from 16:8 to longer fasts. I never count calories or macros or anything like that (you're not supposed to), but I am careful that the last meal of a 'feast' is satiating in terms of protein and fats.
One thing I would say is that although about hour 21 I get hungry and miserable, after that it's easy. It's a relief not to have to think about shopping, cooking and eating. I feel mentally clear and physically a lot more energetic. I sleep much better when I'm fasting and I no longer have a slump in the afternoon.